Software Product Description ________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 DESCRIPTION DECview3D is a software tool used for display, review, markup, analysis and manipulation of engineering graphics created by CAD (Computer Aided Design) packages. It combines data translation, snapshot generation and LiveLinks to DECwrite Compound Document Editor. DECview3D can be used to integrate engineering graphics into other applications, or as a standalone tool for display and review of those graphics. DECview3D runs under VMS DECwindows and adheres to the XUI Style Guide. It has the same look and feel as other Digital developed DECwindows applications. DECview3D also supports graphics terminals such as VT240/241 and VT330/340. Features Input Translation DECview3D can read and translate files that conform to the following formats: o IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) DECview3D reads and translates files that conform to the IGES V4.0 specification and contain those entity types and forms supported by DECview3D. o HP-GL[R] Plot Files DECview3D reads and translates HPGL 7475 Plot formatted files. All non-shading plotting commands and all non-plotter specific initialization and settings commands are supported. DIGITAL May 1991 AE-FR99F-TE DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 o CalComp[R] 960 Files DECview3D reads and translates CalComp 960 Plot formatted files. The list of supported IGES entities, HPGL and CalComp 960 plot commands is provided in the DECview3D Reference Manual. Display and Manipulation Features DECview3D allows the user to create one or many LAYOUTS in a DECview3D file. A LAYOUT displays the graphics that have been translated into DECview3D and keeps a record of how they were manipulated, sized, positioned or annotated during any working session. Users can navigate through the LAYOUTS contained in a DECview3D file and control the display of the LAYOUT with PAN and ZOOM operations. Graphics that are translated into DECview3D are displayed in VIEWPORTS on a layout. Each layout can contain one or many VIEWPORTS. Users control the display of the graphics using a selection of PAN, ZOOM and ROTATE operations. Any PAN, ZOOM and ROTATE combination can be stored in a user defined VIEW. User defined VIEWS can be added to the list of pre-defined VIEWS which are available in DECview3D. Pre-defined views are FRONT, BACK, LEFT, RIGHT, TOP, BOTTOM, ISOMETRIC and TRIMETRIC. The SELECT VIEW command allows the user to apply defined views to a graphic in DECview3D. The BLANK ENTITY function is used to simplify the display of complex 3D wireframe graphics by removing part entities from the display. LAYER OPERATIONS allow different layers contained in the original CAD graphic to be switched off or on. Markup Operations Users can annotate or markup layouts with text information and graphic objects and symbols. These markups can be moved, deleted, copied, or customized by changing specific markup attributes. 2 DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 Color Support Files translated into DECview3D display the original applica- tion color definition limited by the capability of the display device. The DECview3D color table can be changed by the user to alter the display of the translated file. Color changes are re- flected in the snapshot file formats, limited by the capability of the output device. 3 DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 Analysis Functions Users can obtain geometry information from the drawing entities which can be displayed and reviewed, stored in a text file, mailed to other users, or included as a text annotation on a DECview3D layout. The SELECTION FILTER can be customized to help users control the scope of the entity search. o Part Entity Analysis provides geometry and coordinate infor- mation about drawing entites e.g., Lines, Arcs, Polylines. o Distance provides 3D shortest distance and 2D delta values between selected Lines, Arcs or Point drawing entities. Snapshot Generation A SNAPSHOT is a file containing a 2D representation of a speci- fied layout, portion of a layout, or selected viewport. It shows the drawings and any markups the user has added. Snapshot files can be used for producing hardcopies or for integrating into other applications. The following snapshot formats are supported in DECview3D: o DDIF, Digital's Document Interchange Format o Sixel o ReGIS o HP-GL[R] o Interleaf[TM] ASCII o GKS-metafile o CGM o Tektronix[R] 4014 protocol o Encapsulated PostScript[R] o Color PostScript o Color Encapsulated PostScript 4 DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 User Interface All DECview3D functions are available through pull down menus or through the Application Command Line interface. The Application Command Line commands can also to used to record the events of a DECview3D session in a script file. Script files can be edited and replayed. Users can create their own script file with an editor and use it within a DECview3D session. Application Command Line commands can be used in initialization files to customize the DECview3D session. VT Support On VT 330/340, the mouse is supported as an input device. Both Application Command Line and menu interfaces are supported. On VT 240/241, user interaction is through the Application Command Line only. The user interface also features two levels of help: Menu Menu Help (located in the Main Menu) provides the user with an overview of DECview3D, its functional- ity and generic instructions relating to DECview3D formats and commands. General General Help (available at the VMS level) provides an overview of the system and instructions to run DECview3D. LiveLink DECview3D can be invoked from the LiveLink capability avail- able in DECwrite and DECpresent. With LiveLinks, graphics from DECview3D can become part of a DECwrite document and may be automatically updated when the document is next edited. These updates can be controlled by the user so they occur only when desired. Links from DECwrite to DECview3D can be modified or deleted. 5 DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 DECview3D supports links to external CAD files. If the user selects the LINK TO GRAPHIC option, this will ensure that the latest version of the external CAD file is always trans- lated whenever the DECview3D Layout file is edited. Links from DECview3D to external CAD files can be modified or deleted. High-Quality Output DECview3D provides high-quality output to Digital PostScript printers such as the PrintServer 20 and PrintServer 40. In addition, it supports, the LN03, LN01S, and LN03 PLUS printers. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS VAX, MicroVAX, VAXserver or VAXstation configuration as speci- fied in the System Support Addendum (SSA 26.95.05-x). SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS* For Systems Using Terminals (No DECwindows Interface): o VMS Operating System For Workstations Running DECwindows: o VMS Operating System (and necessary components of VMS DECwin- dows) * Refer to the System Support Addendum (SSA 29.95.05-x) for availability and required versions of prerequisite software and for information regarding components of VMS DECwindows ORDERING INFORMATION Software Licenses: QL-796**-** Software Media: QA-796AA-** Software Documentation: QA-796AA-GZ Software Product Services: QT-796A*-** 6 DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on avail- able licenses, services and media, refer to the appropriate price book. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is furnished under the licensing provisions of Digital Equipment Corporation's Standard Terms and Conditions. For more information about Digital's licensing terms and poli- cies, contact your local Digital office. LICENSE MANAGEMENT FACILITY SUPPORT This layered product supports the VMS License Management Facil- ity. License units for this product are allocated on a CPU-capacity plus User/Activity basis. For more information on the License Management Facility, refer to the VMS Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx) or the License Management Facility manual of the VMS Operating System documentation set. For more information about Digital's licensing terms and poli- cies, contact your local Digital office. SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES A variety of service options are available. For more informa- tion, please contact your local Digital office. SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by Digital with the purchase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty Addendum of this SPD. [R] Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. 7 DECview3D for VMS, Version 2.1 SPD 26.95.05 [R] PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. [R] Interleaf is a registered trademark of Interleaf, Inc. [R] CalComp is a registered trademark of California Computer Products Corporation. [R] HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Com- pany. [TM] The DIGITAL Logo, VAX, VMS, MicroVAX, VAXstation, VAXserver, VAXcluster, ReGIS, DECview3D, DECpresent, DECwrite, LiveLink, VT, TK50, DECwindows, PrintServer 20, PrintServer 40, CI, LN013, LN03 and LN03 PLUS are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. 8